Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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